Solar power is the power extracted from the sun’s energy, which is the sunlight. As the sun provides us sunlight for free, solar power itself too is a renewable, clean and environment friendly source of energy. With rising concerns about depleting fossil fuels and rise in air pollution, the use of solar power as an alternative source of energy is…
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Is Solar Power The Immediate Answer To Our Energy Woes
We are looking for an across-the-board solution for our present exorbitant consumption of gasoline and it seems as though there is none, at least for the present. We are looking at Ethanol additive to our present gasoline formulas, but this will only give us better miles per gallon and of course, much cleaner bi-products with its use. Ethanol becomes a…
Atlanta Green Home Lights The Way
Energy efficient homes that go easy on the environment are turning heads in Georgia with their low-maintenance appeal, cost efficiency and natural good looks. With Georgia Tech’s recent success in the 2007 Solar Decathlon and world-class community projects like Atlantic Station, Metro Atlanta is well on its way to being a model of eco-building in the Southeast. Georgia’s green power…
The Many Faces Of Solar Power
Living in Nevada, the sun is an almost constant companion. This gives Nevadans a unique opportunity to use solar radiation powers for good. In April, a tour of southern Nevada homes shed some light on the subject of solar powered homes. Hosted by the American Solar Energy Society, this Nevada branch of the National Solar Tour explored homes that used…
Renewable Energy
Hi-tech ways to capture enough sunlight per day every day to power everything in a home or business hasn’t been discovered yet. The current cost of solar panels can run into thousands of pounds, which would require the panels to produce electricity for years without maintenance in order to see a return on investment. Many people use solar panels, which…
Come And Get It Your Federal Tax Credits
Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging young things to grow. – Thornton Wilder The lack of money is the root of all evil. – Mark Twain Did you know that Congress passed a bill in 2005 that can provide you a tax credit (that’s a dollar for dollar reduction in your tax…
Solar Energy Is Hot
No doubt you’ve heard plenty about solar power but always thought it was too expensive, aside from minor uses in the now popular garden lighting systems. However, with fuel prices climbing and solar cells becoming more reasonable, adding solar power to your home is a great, long term solution to high energy bills. That isn’t to say they’re cheap. Before…
Solar Energy Systems For Pools
If you have a pool, you know how much heating it can crank up your utility bill. Solar energy systems for pools offer an alternative method that will not devastate your bank account. Solar Energy Systems for Pools When most people think of solar energy systems, they think of the large crystalline structures that are meant to collect a lot…
Solar Home Improvements And Tax Deductions
Going solar is all the rage these days with massive financial incentives fueling the fire. Here’s a little trick to write off an additional part of your solar system purchase. Financing Your Solar Improvements Improving your home with a solar panel system is financially advantageous these days. The federal government, most states and even cities throw financial breaks at you…
How To Build Your Solar Pool Heater
A solar pool heater enables you and your family to enjoy your swimming pool or outdoor spa for a greater part of the year. Into spring and autumn. And into cooler mornings and evenings. When others are shivering! There are four ways to heat your pool Electric heater Gas, usually a propane heater Using a pool cover Solar pool heater…